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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.89, 293.76 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.89, 293.76 and 74.12 is: 111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.89 : 293.76 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.89/293.76 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.89x = 293.76 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.89x = 21,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,772.02/195.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.15

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